November 17, 2021

Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law

Indigenous heritage protection has become a hot-button issue since miner Rio Tinto legally destroyed culturally significant rock shelters for an iron ore mine 18 months ago.

November 16, 2021

Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill

The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.

October 27, 2021

British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult

"If successful, this case could be the beginning of a long-awaited reform."

October 18, 2021

Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine

Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.

October 15, 2021

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of which it said was due to issues around heritage protection.

September 9, 2021

Rio Tinto played down Australian heritage damage at inquiry, aboriginal group says

Rio Tinto operates six of its 16 mines and three rail lines on the group's traditional lands.

September 7, 2021

Aboriginal group files UN complaint over heritage bill

New draft laws put greater emphasis on agreement between Indigenous groups and developers, but the government retains the final decision in heritage disputes.

August 31, 2021

Australian state rejects POSCO’s bid to build new coal mine, rail line

The Independent Planning Commision declined to grant planning permission to Hume Coal for the project, citing the potential impact to groundwater stores.

August 20, 2021

Brazil’s Munduruku tribe haunted by mercury’s deadly threat

Brazil's National Mining Agency estimates that wildcat gold miners extract some 30 tonnes of gold annually from the Tapajós river using toxic mercury.

August 13, 2021

BHP signs agreement with Aboriginal group on new terms

Company has signed a framework deal with traditional landowners at a coal business in Queensland state.